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What is the definition of governance?
What is the definition of governance?
- The process of decision-making and implementing decisions. (correct)
- The study of governments.
- The act of protesting.
- A philosophical concept.
The way a country is governed does NOT depend on the actions of its officials.
The way a country is governed does NOT depend on the actions of its officials.
False (B)
Which of the following best describes legitimacy in the context of government?
Which of the following best describes legitimacy in the context of government?
- The size of a state's territory.
- A government's ability to use force.
- The amount of natural resources a state has.
- The right of a government to exercise its power and authority. (correct)
Ideologies have no influence on government policies.
Ideologies have no influence on government policies.
What is the term for a state's ability to govern itself without outside interference?
What is the term for a state's ability to govern itself without outside interference?
The element of the state that includes its people is the ________.
The element of the state that includes its people is the ________.
Match the following types of government with their definitions:
Match the following types of government with their definitions:
Which type of government is ruled by a single person?
Which type of government is ruled by a single person?
In a Presidential Democracy, the president is the highest official and head of the executive branch.
In a Presidential Democracy, the president is the highest official and head of the executive branch.
What term describes a state that is sovereign but not considered legitimate?
What term describes a state that is sovereign but not considered legitimate?
A government ruled by a small group of social and intellectual elites is called an ______.
A government ruled by a small group of social and intellectual elites is called an ______.
Which of the following best describes a 'De Jure' state?
Which of the following best describes a 'De Jure' state?
What type of legislative system is described by having two chambers?
What type of legislative system is described by having two chambers?
In a parliamentary democracy, the government is typically headed by a president.
In a parliamentary democracy, the government is typically headed by a president.
What is the process by which a military junta typically comes to power?
What is the process by which a military junta typically comes to power?
A government that is composed of different states with their own democratic processes forming a unified government is a ______ democracy.
A government that is composed of different states with their own democratic processes forming a unified government is a ______ democracy.
Match the government type with its description:
Match the government type with its description:
Flashcards
Governance
Governance
The process of making and implementing decisions.
State Governance
State Governance
The actions of officials determine how a state is governed.
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Dividing government into different branches with distinct powers.
Legitimacy
Legitimacy
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Ideology
Ideology
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Elements of a State
Elements of a State
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Sovereignty
Sovereignty
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De Jure State
De Jure State
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Head of State
Head of State
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Head of Government
Head of Government
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Failed State
Failed State
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De Facto State
De Facto State
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Unicameral?
Unicameral?
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Bicameral?
Bicameral?
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Parliamentary Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
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Presidential-Parliamentary System
Presidential-Parliamentary System
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Military Junta
Military Junta
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